Accomplished project managers understand that it’s not always smart to play it safe. Most people with project management experience are familiar with Cobb’s Paradox. The term was coined when Canadian Martin Cobb was serving as secretary of the treasury board …Read »

In the middle of last year, I set out to change one aspect of my business as a career and workplace expert. My model has traditionally been one of one-off engagements, meaning that I engage with clients for a brief …Read »

Collaboration is increasingly important in today’s working environments as well as for the majority of prestigious occupations of the future. What makes someone a team player? Someone who is collaborative gains cooperation, encourages teamwork, works toward solutions, and seeks to …Read »

What do you do when a direct report comes to you with an interpersonal conflict you didn’t witness? How do you react when you see a performance issue developing in someone you don’t manage? What advice do you give when someone is at a …Read »

A reader asks: What is the best way to approach a department assistant about task effectiveness when she doesn’t technically report to me, but owns certain processes/administrative tasks? I purposely limit my interactions with her because I and others find …Read »